Chapter 275: Is His Majesty the First Emperor even having trouble with his son?
Seeing Liu Bai's angry look, Wang Jian couldn't help but shake his head.
After all, His Majesty the First Emperor was still unwilling to let the old minister meet a miserable end, so he just sent Liu Bai over. If this kid was more mean-mouthed, he might be able to piss Old Feng to death.
Having been a political opponent for decades, Wang Jian still knew the temperament of an old guy like Feng Quji.
They are the type who can fight over a bowl of rice behind closed doors, but once outsiders come, they are the type to fight with their hands on their hips.
Da Qin has gone through blood and fire over the years, and it cannot do without the contribution of this old guy.
Of course, Wang Jian just wanted to think about it.
It was absolutely impossible for him to intercede with Liu Bai for Feng Quji.
On the contrary, Chunyu Yue and Shusun Tong were delighted when they heard that Liu Bai could not go to court.
The court meeting was held up for two consecutive days. This matter is no longer a trivial matter for Prime Minister Zuo.
Now Liu Bai is asked not to go to court to visit Feng Quji today. From a certain point of view...
This also gives them Confucianism an opportunity!
After all, the preliminary plan for the Baijia Lecture Forum has been decided. Every time a Confucian official shows his face in front of His Majesty the First Emperor, it will increase his confidence in regaining the position of library director.
"Teacher, don't be impulsive."
"Old man Feng, if the teacher is afraid of dirtying his hands, the students can do it for him, but he must not let anyone talk about him!"
Ying Che stepped forward, a little embarrassed and had to persuade him.
"Go away, my teacher has always been calm and reserved, how could he be impulsive?"
Liu Bai smiled and cursed, turned around and left.
His Majesty the First Emperor's decree seemed to suppress him, but in fact it was sending a signal.
The matter of the aristocratic family....
It's time for a soft landing.
Sometimes, after killing enough people, it's time to stop.
Keeping a few of them is not only for reputation, but also to keep the hearts of the officials in power at bay.
After all, Feng Quji... used to be the leader of all officials in the Qin Dynasty.
"Hundred officials enter the palace!"
As a sharp trumpet sounded, civil and military officials filed in.
Only Liu Bai left with his back turned.
Zuo Cheng, who had originally made up his mind to overturn the table in the court today, didn't bother to engage in any conspiracy, just pinned the family to death, and then devoted all his energy to the war against the Huns.
He was forcefully held down by His Majesty the First Emperor.
Is it oppression?
Or...leave a way for him, Liu Bai?
The current prime minister killing the previous prime minister is not a good precedent.
....
In the Qilin Hall, His Majesty the First Emperor sat majestically.
The force that can suppress the ambitions of the wolves in the world is still majestic.
But Ying Che felt a little sad.
Even with the simplification of government affairs vigorously promoted by Li Si and Liu Bai, his father was still tired because of the opening of political affairs in the north.
Yesterday, Zhang Han was asked to come over to test his martial arts skills, and he already had some vague guesses.
"Is there anything important to do today?"
His Majesty the First Emperor asked as usual, but his eyes fell on Wang Jian.
In the Qin Dynasty, military affairs always preceded government affairs.
"Your Majesty, there have been changes in the recruitment of troops."
"The treasury of our Great Qin State is now abundant. The old ministers have discussed with the Chief Minister of Agriculture. In addition to the military salary, they can also subsidize the wasteland and their families. Whether they are cultivating grain or planting mulberry, it can be regarded as an advance reward for the soldiers."
“At the same time, we can also promote the reclamation of wasteland.”
"Today we are recruiting 12,000 troops from Xianyang, Xingyang, and Bashu, and heading to Daijun in the north. We plan to subsidize 24,000 acres of wasteland. Please allow your Majesty's permission!"
Wang Jian stood up and slowly spoke to report.
This kind of thing has never happened before, not to mention that Daqin has a lot of projects to do and employs a lot of people. At first glance, giving away fields is a very stupid change.
But if you think about it carefully,
First, what is being given away this time is wasteland, which can increase the country's grain production in total and is also 'nurturing the land'.
Second, corvee labor can now be offset by payment. If the harvest from abandoned fields can be used to offset the corvée labor, the corvee work can be professionalized and the efficiency of the project can be improved without disturbing the people.
The third thing...is the simplest morale.
"Yang Ye, what do you think?"
His Majesty the First Emperor looked at Yang Ye and asked.
It seemed that the question was about how to change this article of recruitment, but in fact it was asking Yang Ye to consider whether the current wasteland reclamation and the current land in Daqin were enough.
"Your Majesty, I think this matter is very good."
"However, this recruitment subsidy is unfair to soldiers who are already in the military. These soldiers must be subsidized financially."
"Furthermore, the wasteland subsidy also has a limited number of years. It will be returned to the soldier's family for cultivation within ten years after he retires. After ten years, if no one enlists in the army, it will be returned to the government."
"It is related to the land. The old minister has instructed the Secretary not to allow his subordinates to embezzle and occupy it."
Yang Ye spoke slowly.
As a veteran in charge of the treasury, he was extremely thoughtful.
"allow."
His Majesty the First Emperor spoke calmly.
Nowadays, Great Qin really does not lack land, it only lacks people.
Even... Liu Bai's "Family Planning Memorial" that he submitted before will probably have to be implemented soon.
This family planning... To put it bluntly, it is a plan for Da Qin to encourage childbirth and subsidize it with land, money, salt and grain, so that the population of Da Qin can grow.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Wang Jian and Yang Ye, two veterans, said in unison.
"Fusu, Cheer."
His Majesty the First Emperor looked at his two sons.
All the ministers were shocked and instantly became extremely energetic!
Your Majesty called the two young masters this way in the court... Could it be that he is beginning to reveal his intention to become the heir apparent?
Many ministers began to get excited.
Crown Prince, this means that after a while, during the reign of the Second Emperor of Qin Dynasty, there will be a reshuffle in the court!
In this kind of political reshuffle, as long as you are on the right team, you can soar into the sky.
"My son is here!"
"My son is here!"
The two brothers, Su Yingche, were helped out of the queue and responded respectfully.
Although there were doubts in the eyes of the two of them, no one took the lead in asking questions, but honestly waited for His Majesty the First Emperor to speak.
"From today onwards, apart from running the Baijia Forum, you two must not forget about martial arts."
"Read more about the war and military situation of the Huns in the north."
"Seven days later, I will see your plan for peace."
His Majesty the First Emperor's voice was stern, but there was still a hint of softness in his eyes.
This was the first time he really put his two sons to the test in court.
"hiss...."
There was a slight sound of breathing in the hall.
All the officials were dumbfounded!
They never expected that the first test given by His Majesty the First Emperor... would be so terrifying!
Ping Rongce...this stuff is really not written by ordinary people.
Written by civil servants, they are very literary and can easily be divorced from the military situation.
Not to mention military generals, most of them only know military strategy. They are the kind who know how to fight, but don't know how to say how to fight.
Now let two young masters who are in Xianyang and have never even been in contact with the military form write about Ping Rong Ce...
It’s hard to be a human being!
Fusu and Yingche looked at each other, and then both smiled slightly:
"My son, I obey the order!"
